At its inaugural meeting on March 31, the Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) of the Tire Industry Association (TIA) decided to host an Environmental Symposium in Ocean City, Md., Sept. 30 through Oct. 2. The program will be held in conjunction with the Washington, Maryland & Delaware Service Station and Tire Dealers Association Annual Convention and Mega Trade Show at the Ocean City Convention Center.
The EAC members represent various tire industry segments and bring to the council a unique combination of extensive experience, special areas of expertise and a professional interest in environmental issues, TIA said. For the event, the EAC will bring together experts from the tire industry to address environmental subjects that influence the day-to-day operations of tire dealers, tire manufacturers, tire recyclers, tire retreaders, governmental agencies and recycled product manufacturers.
“The goal of this new event is to help tire dealers, recyclers, manufacturers and auto services firms acquire the tools and knowledge to use resources more efficiently and reduce the impact of their facilities and operations on the environment,” EAC co-chairman Larry Brandt said. “The Environmental Symposium advances TIA’s commitment to sustainable practices with a strong educational program, exhibits and networking opportunities designed to help companies incorporate green practices in their facilities and operations.”
Topics will cover what tire dealers, recyclers and other generators need to know about superfund liability, the benefits and performance of rubber-modified asphalt, scrap tire programs and projects in Maryland, the health and environmental safety facts concerning the use of crumb rubber, how the tire industry is making environmental sustainability a part of its green business strategy, and eco-friendly tire and auto care tips, tools and programs for starting a green program or expanding an existing one, according to TIA.
In addition to the education sessions, environmental and recycling exhibits will be showcased at the Mega Trade Show, and will provide attendees an important “hands-on” education opportunity in the exhibition hall. The show is geared toward anyone who manufactures tires, operates a tire dealership, recycles tires, produces products from the tire raw material or consumes recycled tire products.
For more information, visit the “Events” section of TIA’s website, or contact LaKisha Pindell at 301-430-7280, ext. 104 or [email protected], or Mary Sikora at 571-258-0500 or [email protected].
